Michaela begs her parents to buy her a particular brand of expensive boots because her friends have been teasing her about the less expensive pair she has been wearing. For Michaela, what type of group are her friends in this situation?

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In this situation, Michaela's friends act as a reference group for her because she is using them as a standard or point of reference for her own behavior and attitudes, particularly in relation to social norms about what is desirable to wear. A reference group is a group that individuals compare themselves to for the purpose of evaluating their behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs.

Michaela Begs Her Parents to Buy Her a Particular Brand